kernel preemption

Hi list,

When we preempt_enable() / preempt_disable(), is the kernel preemption
enabled or disabled for ALL the processors or just the local
processor?

TIA,

Rick
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Re: kernel preemption

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On 3/21/07, Rick Brown wrote:
>
> Hi list,
>
> When we preempt_enable() / preempt_disable(), is the kernel preemption
> enabled or disabled for ALL the processors or just the local
> processor?
>
> TIA,
>
> Rick
>
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no, the kernel preemption enabled or disabled for just the local processor
only......CMIIW


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regards,
Mansha

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